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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented Paris dispatch notes opposition to disembarkation of troops at Trollo and mentions a telegraphed aim for sovereignty. It cites Lt Gen Otis forming a campaign plan to control Panay without hostilities, trusting persuasion before force.
Dispatch from Auckland reports Tonga authorities say Germany has shown tension with Britain and the U.S. and France. The Tonga government disclaims credit to locals, refuses responsibility for debts owed to a German company, and seeks protection from England America and France.
About 600 delegates attend the tenth annual convention of the Amalgamated Mine Workers of America in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The convention, called to order by President D, opens with strong turnout as miners’ power is showcased for the weeklong gathering.
Fragmentary text mentions bank robbery in Iowa with injuries and deaths. Vague references to locations such as Inwood and New ree bound East, unclear names and dates. No verifiable details. content is unreadable.
Washington report says Judiciary Committee informally voted to vacate seats of Wheeler Alabama Campbell Tennessee and Colson Kentucky due to army commissions. Speakers denial. Reed withheld December salaries stating officers in the army excuse seating, warning against presidential override by appointing majority members to military posts.
Four dead and two injured in a Knoxville and Ohio branch collision near Elk Valley Tennessee. A double header freight struck a mixed local passenger train at thirty five miles per hour causing a violent crash and fire. The passenger train with about twenty people aboard escaped injury while investigators consider possible misread orders by Engineer Maxcy of the freight. Property losses estimated near $100000.
Special emissary Col Potter arrived with dispatches from Iloilo. Barricades remained, buildings reported burned and incendiary threats aimed at the business district. Banks moved treasure to the Newport and a family of the American vice consul boarded the ship. Two U S soldiers guarding a water boat were attacked. one died from a fractured skull and another escaped with a minor wound. Socialist Democrats of Massachusetts held a mass convention in Boston, pledging support to the trades union movement and planning a May state convention. San Francisco plans an international exposition in 1901 with cornerstone set for Sept 9 1900. Princeton receives a $10000 gift from George A Armoi r of Chicago for a classical department. continued annual support for three years. A farmer near Brigint Cole was robbed of 7000. A soldier and unknown man in a disguise were found dead weeks later.
J D Yeomans of Sioux City Iowa is renominated by the president for another term as Interstate commerce commissioner. The nomination faced delays due to party considerations but gained strong backing from Iowa delegates major railroads and commercial bodies praising his record and unanimous endorsement by colleagues.
The former president reportedly told an AP representative that expansion should proceed with a blunt remedy. He allegedly claimed natives opposing U S control in new territories should be slaughtered, arguing killing natives has accompanied expansion since its start.
The House approved a bill introduced by Marshall of Ohio granting officers and members of the volunteer army two months extra pay for overseas service and one month extra if not overseas, in lieu of furloughs or leave of absence upon discharge. Other brief items include a murder arrest in Howard Lake, Michigan volunteers to Cuba, a Nevada governor contest, Porto Rican mail handling, and Lima Ohio paper mills burning with a $125,000 loss.
A dense listing of live stock and grain prices across multiple cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York. It reports cattle hogs sheep and lambs prices alongside grains wheat corn oats rye and oils with No 2 grades and varying bid ranges.
Seventy seven physicians of osteopathy met in Des Moines on June 8 to form a state association auxiliary to the national AAOAA. Officers include President Byerly Des Moines and Vice President Tribo Brooklyn, with by laws adopted and aim to secure state medical certificates from the board. The group declares osteopathy a genuine science and plans to pressure the board of medical examiners.
In Cass County three miles southeast of Anitt two young men, Ernest Baugham and his uncle Charles McKahan, were injured when a double barrel shotgun discharged while crossing a wire fence. The uncle died six hours later after recounting the incident. the nephew died instantly from a second discharge. The uncle crawled 100 yards to a hay stack before being found. Also noted are changes at Morrill Packing Co. Ottumwa plans a New York branch opening and Boston office leadership. December hog fatalities reach 100,000 with yearly pork output 50,049,080 pounds for 1898.
Dwight Lewis has been elected secretary of the board of railroad commissioners of town. He has served as clerk for eleven years and is admitted to the practice of law. The commission selects C. I. Boiton of Carroll as his successor. change on February 1.
I F Ralya lifted 1600 pounds plus his 205 pound body with a chain over his shoulders in a contest and plans another attempt against the world record of 8280 pounds by W J Curtis in harness, using harness and weights to test how much he can lift off mother earth. A petition seeks pardon for Roy and Dever Wilson, convicted of stealing a team of horses from Fred Mills near Mars, having served about a year and a half of four year sentences.
Milton Remley contends the federal government cannot levy a 60 cent revenue stamp on bonds issued by Wisconsin. He argues such a tax could force state officers to quit or the state to vanish, and considers appealing to Commissioner Scott in Washington for guidance.
A wealthy farmer near town is at the center of a theft case after Constable McMann recovered harness, lines, and tools from his premises. Mills and railroad items, horse blinkers, and a runaway wagon incident linked to the same man emerge. No arrests yet, but authorities expect Grand Jury action.
Town veteran Maj. Jack Skelton, Civil War figure and once valued at $250,000, fell down the basement stairs at William Butler’s jewelry store, 720 West Walnut Street, Des Moines, Wednesday evening. The incident caused instant fatal injuries, his condition described as broken and still.
Woodbury County considers a Des Moines style home for the incurable insane at the poor farm to cut annual care costs by at least 10600 dollars. A county supervisor visited Des Moines, urged immediate adoption, and a new or revised facility is likely to be pursued soon.
In Montour County on Thursday, Lizzie Moore, who had been an invalid all her life, died at age 60 after spending forty nine years in bed. Attacked by inflammatory rheumatism at age one, she never walked. Remarkable case of lifelong internal suffering amid early confinement and limited diet.
Centerville reports a jail incident where a padlock on the outer door allowed two bank robbers to escape. A inmate held the key and appeared unaware of his role, while others among the prisoners imply deeper knowledge of the breakout.
John Edwards, an unmarried farmer two miles southeast of Corning, died from a throat wound caused by a wire fence while a farm team was running away. A wagon horse panicked, flung Mwards, who fell between the wagon and the fence, and was dragged along the wire causing a throat cut.
The cornerstone for the new state historical building in Des Moines will be laid in May. The state executive council authorized Curator Charles Aldrich to arrange details and secure a speaker, with Horton re-elected commander at the Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown for four years.
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